How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 244?

The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, left with the inscription IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aurelian, standing right, clasping hand of Concordia, standing left with the inscription CONCORDIA MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 244?

RIC V Aurelian 244 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.82g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Aurelian Antoninianus — RIC V Aurelian 244

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 244

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.82g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, left

Reverse

CONCORDIA MILITVM

Aurelian, standing right, clasping hand of Concordia, standing left

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 244 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Aurelian, standing right, clasping hand of Concordia, standing left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.82g, 23mm diameter.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

About the Siscia Mint

Siscia (modern Sisak, Croatia) was a major late Roman mint, operating from the late third century through the late fourth century. It produced large quantities of bronze coinage for the Danube frontier region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Aurelian 244?: RIC V Aurelian 244 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 244.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 244?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, left with the inscription IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aurelian, standing right, clasping hand of Concordia, standing left with the inscription CONCORDIA MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 244?: RIC V Aurelian 244 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.82g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.